UA Research Enterprise Enjoys Remarkable Year
The portion of faculty members engaged in externally funded research as well as the number of faculty receiving honorific awards last academic year were the most in the University’s history.
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Federal Award To Help UA Electrify Crimson Ride
With nearly $8 million in federal transit funds, The University of Alabama will replace a quarter of its transit system buses with electric buses, reducing emissions and further positioning UA and the region as a hub for the electric vehicle ecosystem.
New Director to Form Partnerships that Support Industry, Boost UA
A new role under the Office for Research and Economic Development is charged with creating transformational partnerships that combine outcomes from impactful research at The University of Alabama with the critical technology and workforce needs of industry.
UA Researcher Investigates Drivers of Antarctic Ice Retreat
The study will improve contemporary climate models and projections of rising sea level.
Engineering Professor, Automotive Pioneer Adds New R&D Role
Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian will take on the additional responsibility of creating and implementing a vision for connected, automated and electric mobility research and elevating the profile of the Alabama Transportation Institute.
Automotive Veteran Tapped to Lead Mobility and Power Center
An experienced leader with Honda Motor Company and entrepreneur will direct the Alabama Mobility and Power Center at The University of Alabama.
State Business Leaders Not Confident in Economy
For the first time in eight years Alabama business leaders have a negative outlook for the economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.
AWI Names Second Class of Faculty Fellowship Recipients
The program recognizes UA faculty for outstanding research, extension and education programs that significantly advance UA’s interdisciplinary water-related communities of science.
UA Develops Behavioral Health App for State
The new mobile app offers critical information and resources related to mental health and substance use disorders.
UA To Train Needed Workforce for Water Operations and Forecasting
The University of Alabama has been awarded $3 million from the National Science Foundation to establish a unique hydrologic science research and training program for graduate students.